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TechTeacher
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johntpartee
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| Some Chinese Embassies in foreign countries require a medical examination to get the Z visa. I don't know which ones (except Mexico's). Also be advised that you will still have to get another physical when you arrive in China (usually paid for by the school). |
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choudoufu
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provincial authorities will often require a scanned/emailed copy
of the medical certificate prior to issuing the invitation letter and
work permit.
**thailand consulate (chiang mai) requires the medical. |
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TechTeacher
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| johntpartee wrote: |
| Some Chinese Embassies in foreign countries require a medical examination to get the Z visa. I don't know which ones (except Mexico's). Also be advised that you will still have to get another physical when you arrive in China (usually paid for by the school). |
I like to be proactive besides reading most posts on this board, I checked the New York city counsulate where I didnt find any medical requirement...
I will call tomorrow and ask... |
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TechTeacher
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| choudoufu wrote: |
provincial authorities will often require a scanned/emailed copy
of the medical certificate prior to issuing the invitation letter and
work permit.
**thailand consulate (chiang mai) requires the medical. |
I was not asked such a thing and I should be getting my letter of invitation and work permit by post soon... |
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danasoverseasemail
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It's kind of chuckling to me that people think you can just come here, get a different answer (that, in theory, benefits you), then overrule the Chinese embassy or consulate. Each consulate or embassy can decide on their own how to interpret and follow the visa issuance requirements. Simply do what they tell you to do. Why do people think that they themselves can overrule and overempower their local Chinese authority to do what they find more convenient?
tears, tears, tears, they are a'flowin |
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TechTeacher
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| danasoverseasemail wrote: |
It's kind of chuckling to me that people think you can just come here, get a different answer (that, in theory, benefits you), then overrule the Chinese embassy or consulate. Each consulate or embassy can decide on their own how to interpret and follow the visa issuance requirements. Simply do what they tell you to do. Why do people think that they themselves can overrule and overempower their local Chinese authority to do what they find more convenient?
tears, tears, tears, they are a'flowin |
Who is overuling who ???
I am pointing at the fact that the Chinese Consulate of New York is not mentioning anything regarding medical checks for a Z-visa...
In my opinion it makes sense since you are going to go through it while in China... No ? |
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Miles Smiles
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| danasoverseasemail wrote: |
"It's kind of chuckling to me..."
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It's chuckling to you? What does it say to you, etc., and so on?
No offense Master Dana, but is English your first language? |
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eihpos
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.I have received my invitation letter and was about to head off for the embassy when the thought of a medical check popped into my head, somewhat out of the blue. My employer never mentioned it - maybe I noticed it on this forum.
It's a bit annoying as it's costly and will delay my travel plans (doc says 10 days wait for blood test results) so I'd love to know if I REALLY need it, especially since I already have the invitation letter. I can't get through to the embassy despite numerous attempts in the last few days. |
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johntpartee
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| I can't get through to the embassy despite numerous attempts in the last few days |
Typical all over the world. I usually just go down and wait in line all morning..... |
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choudoufu
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| I can't get through to the embassy despite numerous attempts in the last few days. |
may day......3-day holiday.
they should be back wednesday. |
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TechTeacher
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We learn from our experiences...
SO the Chinese Consulate in New York City doesnt require a medical check.
I submitted yesterday my invitational letter and work permit, and received today my Z Visa( I paid an extra $20 to expedite it).
Those living in America should not worry about the medical check, that will be done to us in China anyway...(blood test for HIV)
I am excited about China, it was the country of choice out of many countries I would have landed a job with my qualifications.
Cheers everyone |
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Miles Smiles
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| TechTeacher wrote: |
SO the Chinese Consulate in New York City doesnt require a medical check.
I submitted yesterday my invitational letter and work permit, and received today my Z Visa( I paid an extra $20 to expedite it).
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Wow. That's fast. You must have walked it into the consulate yourself and picked it up.
You know, for awhile, the consulates did away with expedited next-day visas.
Now they're issuing them again. I was really surprised when I went to the NYC Chinese consulate page and saw NO mention of a health certificate for a Z visa but one could receive second- or third-day service. It stated that it was available with permission. Did you have to receive permission from someone, or is this statement on the web page a mistranslation? Maybe they meant "Time permitting".
Wow. The more China changes, the more it stays the same. ***
*** How would one say that in pin yin? I know it in French, but not in pin yin. |
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TechTeacher
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 6:18 am Post subject: |
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SO the Chinese Consulate in New York City doesnt require a medical check.
I submitted yesterday my invitational letter and work permit, and received today my Z Visa( I paid an extra $20 to expedite it).
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Wow. That's fast. You must have walked it into the consulate yourself and picked it up.
You know, for awhile, the consulates did away with expedited next-day visas.
Now they're issuing them again. I was really surprised when I went to the NYC Chinese consulate page and saw NO mention of a health certificate for a Z visa but one could receive second- or third-day service. It stated that it was available with permission. Did you have to receive permission from someone, or is this statement on the web page a mistranslation? Maybe they meant "Time permitting".
Wow. The more China changes, the more it stays the same. ***
*** How would one say that in pin yin? I know it in French, but not in pin yin. |
No permission needed. I think they are just trying to be "diplomatic" or lets say flexible... |
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